Hi! Thank you for visiting my website.

As you’ll see, there’s not much going on at the moment. We are still putting the finishing touches to the site, so as soon as it’s ready you’ll be the first to know.

In the meantime, if you would like to get hold of me then you can give me a call on 01668 213242 or email thecombers@supanet.com

See you soon!

Susan

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About me

Juggling a busy catering business in beautiful rural Northumberland with my life as the wife of a farmer and mother of teenage boys, is a surprisingly good fit. Not having to be at a desk from 9 to 5 allows me the flexibility to manage my time around family, farm and my catering enterprise.

Having grown up in this area, where I still live on the family farm, I am passionate and proud about supporting it. There are a wonderful range of local ingredients to use in my menus, from the freshest oysters to specialist cheeses. And, of course, our own beef and lamb feature in my dishes.

I always wanted to be a caterer. The only formal training I’ve had was a Cordon Bleu cookery course, so I was careful to grow the business slowly, relying on word of mouth. Now I am busier than ever. I still find personal recommendations are the best form of advertising for a business like mine, but we are about to launch a new website.

Naturally, having the right help is vital and though I don’t employ staff full time I do have a group of highly skilled people I can call on for events. I’m also hugely indebted to my ‘fellow caterer’ and friend Fiona Burn who runs her company alongside mine. We join forces to cater for larger weddings and occasions.

There is no typical day, I might be menu planning, meeting clients or making 500 canapes. After 25 years I can certainly say that combining a family with running a business is sometimes very hard work, but it is extremely rewarding.